Legal News | 16.01.25
How not to make a Will
You may have seen recently that a particular tabloid newspaper suggested that The Wanted’s Max George had typed up his Will on his iPhone in hospital, pending a serious heart operation.
This would not, however, have been deemed to be a valid Will: in order for a Will to be valid, the following needs to have taken place in accordance with section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. The Will should:
- Be in writing;
- Be signed by the testator (or by someone else in their presence and at their direction);
- Be made with the intention of creating a Will; and
- Be signed in the presence of two witnesses, who must also sign the Will in the presence of the testator.
No one likes to think about their mortality, but having a valid Will in place can help ensure you do not need to rush around at times you should be focusing on your health.
For assistance with the preparation of new Wills, please contact the Private Client Team at wealth@wansbroughs.com.
